The "Shoebox" that Saved Ford After the War | April 26, 1948 | Today in Ford Motor Company History

Production began on the 1949-model Ford, the first all-new automobile design introduced by the Big Three after World War II, civilian production having been suspended during the war, and the 1946-1948 models from Ford, GM, and Chrysler being updates of their pre-war models. Popularly called the "Shoebox Ford" for its slab-sided, "ponton" design, the 1949 Ford is credited both with saving Ford and ushering in modern streamlined car design with changes such as integrated fenders and more. Today in Ford Motor Company History is produced by Gary Crossley Ford in Kansas City, Missouri. https://www.garycrossleyford.com/ About Gary Crossley Ford/#MyKCFord: https://www.garycrossleyford.com/aboutus.aspx Follow #MyKCFord on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mykcford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mykcford/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyKCFord TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mykcford Experience the Crossley Difference. Job openings at #MyKCFord: https://www.garycrossleyford.com/careers.html Gary Crossley Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer, located in Kansas City, MO. #Ford #AutomotiveHistory #ShoeboxFord